The fact I’ve heard this considered “album filler” is beyond comprehension. This is one of my fav songs, off one of my fav albums, in progressive metal history. Which is my fav genre.
@@foggy_meadow8316 I saw them in November too! With Mastadon in DC at the Anthem. Opeth was amazing, would have liked a better set list but they played great. Mastadon was good but their sound guy was horrendous.
I think he's one of the most talented musicians of all time, regardless of music genre or period of time. He's really underappreciated, sadly. I think you could put him against any musicians that are famously considered to be top 10 greatest of all time and he'd be better than all of them.... combined.
I just discovered Opeth, and the quality of song writing over their discography is astounding. This song is one of the most straight forward off of BWP. But the harmonious outro takes this song to another level. Also love how their songs get better with numerous listens.
A couple of those tunes I am not familiar with yet. I will be sure to check them out. Just recieved BP legacy edition CD in the mail. Also love the outro from Dirge For November. Not much filler from Opeth. Ghost Reveries will be my next purchase.
An Opeth song is like a good cigar that you sit and appreciate vs a cigarette that just helps you pass the time. I'll listen to a song like this on repeat all night
This is probably the most underrated song on the record....the crazy thing is that for 99.9999% of bands a song this good this majestic where every second is essential it would be their magnum opus....to early 2000s Opeth this is their idea of filler
Not underrated among fans, We all have a different favourite song and we will never fully agree on a consensus on the albums that sit between Morningrise to Ghost Reveries this track is underrated by him more than anything so its rare they play it live. Its a shame because its an absolute masterpiece. that ending.
@@EverlastMsg Nah music has been better than ever. Nowadays anybody anywhere can publish their own music online, we are spoiled with choice in the age of internet. back then publishing music was more expensive so worst of the worst music was filtered out, but that does not mean new music is worse than old music, in fact its better than ever. People who don't explore will only find copy of whatever became a hit so they say creativity is dead but they only play whatever is given to them by the algorithm. if you go looking in various forums and subreddits you will find great music. people who say old music is better are just a victim of survivor bias.
@@EverlastMsg it's because more people started listening to opeth due to the internet(and also their years after years of releasing bangers). More people there are more diverse the opinions, so more people who like the track.
You're completely right. Complexity, originality, variety, depth, musical and poetic genius - these are some of the words that describe Opeth's creations.
@@joeyuzwa891 rightly said, people who prefer heavy music will tend to consider Opeth or DT the best, and others will consider Pink Floyd (mostly) or Rush the best.
The rhythm guitar section that kicks in at 4:28 is one of the most hauntingly beautiful thing ever created. Not to mention the solo itself is so ethereal
I may be nuts, but that whole section, particularly when the buildup just takes off at approximately 4:59….I’ve always had the mental image of horses galloping across an open field, as fast as the wind. Sounds corny as hell, I’m sure…But every time I hear that section, that’s where my head goes.
[Verse 1] You wait by the window Morning's breath on the sill Idle hands given another try So you wait and you savour the moment Outside the canvas turned white Ruby eyes in the fog [Chorus 1] Rain washing clean all the sins A liquid gown that covers all Your loathe turns endless Opened mirage soothes your sense Locked on the pinnacle The best secret within [Verse 2] Like a derelict child Heart burning for a stranger Ascending to the meek Flock round the liars in awe [Chorus 2] Caked in the soil beneath Fear me when we meet Turn away in admiration My firm grip round the nucleus of joy [Chorus 3] Enough of this You will leave me now You will see it now Perish at my hands [Verse 3] Close to you Tangled up in hair Fresh stigma looks Shall I take you with me And it is cold Ruby eyes in the fog It is me [Bridge] And you are just like them all Stained by the names of fathers I'm greeting my downward fall Leaving the throes to others
The line, "Locked on the pinnacle" is so amazingly delivered, it's one of my favorite moments of Opeth and possibly my favorite moment in music as a whole
I was just about to write the same thing! My second favorite riff on the album (only second to the ridiculous riff from 2:14-2:41 in The Leper Affinity).
I mean, that riff is pretty sweet too (and transitions into the 2:01 riff beautifully). This album contains such an incredible wealth of awesome riffs! Rock on!
The way the guitar and the percussion are at odds with each other yet completely interconnected until the chorus or whatever song structure it is when they start syncing together is really cool, gives me gentle giant vibes for some reason
The scream on "by the window" is still to this days one of the highest vocal moments from Mikael and one that never fails to get a metal face reaction from me. Pure gold
Its one thing to feel a song, and another to be immersed, aand they know just how to do that. For me, i can see the music, imagine the settings feel the emotions, i become immersed. The day i lose that ability will be my dirge.
I went for a run this morning and listened to to whole album, yes it does have a little of everything. Very good and enjoyable, some of the music reminded me of Jethro tull and they seem to have a little Spanish influence too. An all round talented team. Thanks for the suggestion!
3:41 "Fear me when we meet" makes me obsessed with this song I mean I truly love the entire song, but these particular 5 seconds are literally stuck in my mind, i can't imagine that a human being can produce these sounds, it sounds like a fucking demon and I love it !
6:55 onward.. That part just feels transcending, the harmony right before one of the grooviest yet most heaviest things I have heard in prog. Opeth's fucking genius!
"The Funeral Portrait" is quite an amazing and mighty song! Can't stop headbanging to it. Such great drums, guitar, vocals and lyrics. A real masterpiece. Besides the amazing intro riff, I'd highlight the following sections: 1:14 - I can't resist the vicious headbanging; 1:59 - Powerful section; 3:00 - How great is that? 3:51 - Precious interlude; 4:06 - Just amazing; 4:28 - A moment of pure joy with this guitar solo; 4:58 - Impossible not love this. Extremely intense; 5:12 - Great progression; 5:28 - Nice reprise of the main riff; 6:20 - One of the most beautiful sections in Opeth's history begins; 6:33 - Divine interlude. Outstanding bassline; 6:48 - Remarkable lyrics; 7:17 - Precious! Reminds me of the beginning of a sunset; 7:32 - Absolutely gorgeous kind of symphonic electric guitar solo outro riff.
I mean this might have the best collection of riffs in any metal track ever. How this is a lesser considered or appreciated tune on this album is beyond me
Comenzando el año 2000 más o menos los escuche por primera vez, pero fue asta que escuche el álbum damnation que me quede con esta banda son de lo mejor.
"Close to you Tangled up in hair Fresh stigma looks Shall I take you with me And it is cold Ruby eyes in the fog It is me" When you wake up in bed with Mikael Åkerfeldt after a strange and wild night
I feel like if this was on a different album, I’d like it a whole lot more. It’s an excellent song, but I think I might have liked it more with Deliverance of Ghost Reveries.
I´ve always though about this song as if it was writted for the Ghost Reveries album. It has a Baying Of The Hounds or The Grand Conjuration vibe to it.
The second iteration of "And you are just like them all" towards the end sounds like "And you would destroy them all" everytime I hear it, I don't know why I hear it that way at all and especially so on the second time. Interesting I suppose?
Music, lyrics, visuals... Marc Chagall at his most hopeful. "Idle hands given another try So you wait and you savour the moment Outside the canvas turned white Ruby eyes in the fog"... 😈
Mikael, MM, whoever sees this. Did you see the 300 video on this song? It would bring comfort to me and me brethren to just confirm you've seen it. It could be shit, i dunno. But i think it's a great combo. What say u? - Fan since 2001, pleading for whatever.
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The fact I’ve heard this considered “album filler” is beyond comprehension. This is one of my fav songs, off one of my fav albums, in progressive metal history. Which is my fav genre.
There's no filler on this album. Blackwater Park is a complete prog metal masterpiece start to finish.
Doesn't matter what song it is, nothing is an album filler in Opeth's discography
Amen brother lol
Just saw them in Boston back in November! AWESOME! Considering they had to hire a new drummer like a week prior!
@@foggy_meadow8316 I saw them in November too! With Mastadon in DC at the Anthem. Opeth was amazing, would have liked a better set list but they played great. Mastadon was good but their sound guy was horrendous.
Mikeal is without a doubt one of the most talented musicians in the world of metal music
I think he's one of the most talented musicians of all time, regardless of music genre or period of time. He's really underappreciated, sadly. I think you could put him against any musicians that are famously considered to be top 10 greatest of all time and he'd be better than all of them.... combined.
Fact !
@@viganrexhepi4634 😳😳😳😳😳
@@viganrexhepi4634 you don't know what you are talking about. You probably only are really into metal/rock to say something like this 😊
@@canismajoris6733 Relax boomer.
Hidden lyrics at 7:00 :
"I'm a slave to this calling inside me
It won't let go
Spirit bewildered and gone
Waves hello."
El toque de distinción.
I’ve been trying to figure out what that said for so long how did you find out
Joseph White There was a post I believe on Reddit where someone edited the audio. You could hear it by itself.
@@etherealtalion probably from the 5.1 edition were you can hear individual channels and they are decently separated.
"Spirit bewildered and gone waves hello"... reminds me of Windowpane
I just discovered Opeth, and the quality of song writing over their discography is astounding. This song is one of the most straight forward off of BWP. But the harmonious outro takes this song to another level. Also love how their songs get better with numerous listens.
A couple of those tunes I am not familiar with yet. I will be sure to check them out. Just recieved BP legacy edition CD in the mail. Also love the outro from Dirge For November. Not much filler from Opeth. Ghost Reveries will be my next purchase.
How the fuck did you end up here?😂😂
An Opeth song is like a good cigar that you sit and appreciate vs a cigarette that just helps you pass the time. I'll listen to a song like this on repeat all night
i have question , wht genre is this band ?
@@uzmadaniel6377 Lo Fi
1:18 is like a gut punch, brilliant
This is probably the most underrated song on the record....the crazy thing is that for 99.9999% of bands a song this good this majestic where every second is essential it would be their magnum opus....to early 2000s Opeth this is their idea of filler
@Ben D views
@@Thabba76 yeah, 220k views since 2016. So underrated.
Not underrated among fans, We all have a different favourite song and we will never fully agree on a consensus on the albums that sit between Morningrise to Ghost Reveries this track is underrated by him more than anything so its rare they play it live. Its a shame because its an absolute masterpiece. that ending.
Imagine being so absurdly talented that this song is your idea of 'filler'...
Who's idea of filler?
Back in the day, a lot of people considered this track to be filler, but god damn if it isn’t PACKED with RIFFS
@bend2690 the better question is "where are those people?"
Considering how poor their judgment appears to be, I'd wager nowhere.
The thing is, back in the day music overall used to be better so people were more spoiled
@@EverlastMsg Nah music has been better than ever. Nowadays anybody anywhere can publish their own music online, we are spoiled with choice in the age of internet. back then publishing music was more expensive so worst of the worst music was filtered out, but that does not mean new music is worse than old music, in fact its better than ever. People who don't explore will only find copy of whatever became a hit so they say creativity is dead but they only play whatever is given to them by the algorithm. if you go looking in various forums and subreddits you will find great music. people who say old music is better are just a victim of survivor bias.
@@foolishball9155 ok then explain to me why people did not like this track back in the days as much as we do now
@@EverlastMsg it's because more people started listening to opeth due to the internet(and also their years after years of releasing bangers). More people there are more diverse the opinions, so more people who like the track.
Best band on Earth .
You're completely right. Complexity, originality, variety, depth, musical and poetic genius - these are some of the words that describe Opeth's creations.
it's either these guys, Dream Theater, Rush, or Pink Floyd
@@joeyuzwa891 rightly said, people who prefer heavy music will tend to consider Opeth or DT the best, and others will consider Pink Floyd (mostly) or Rush the best.
Happy to see no disagreements yet. I strongly agree, Opeth rules!
When it comes to progressive death metal opeth and gojira are the go to bands 👌
The rhythm guitar section that kicks in at 4:28 is one of the most hauntingly beautiful thing ever created. Not to mention the solo itself is so ethereal
Absolutely 100%
I may be nuts, but that whole section, particularly when the buildup just takes off at approximately 4:59….I’ve always had the mental image of horses galloping across an open field, as fast as the wind. Sounds corny as hell, I’m sure…But every time I hear that section, that’s where my head goes.
The end of this song has a chord progression you will never hear anywhere else.
[Verse 1]
You wait by the window
Morning's breath on the sill
Idle hands given another try
So you wait and you savour the moment
Outside the canvas turned white
Ruby eyes in the fog
[Chorus 1]
Rain washing clean all the sins
A liquid gown that covers all
Your loathe turns endless
Opened mirage soothes your sense
Locked on the pinnacle
The best secret within
[Verse 2]
Like a derelict child
Heart burning for a stranger
Ascending to the meek
Flock round the liars in awe
[Chorus 2]
Caked in the soil beneath
Fear me when we meet
Turn away in admiration
My firm grip round the nucleus of joy
[Chorus 3]
Enough of this
You will leave me now
You will see it now
Perish at my hands
[Verse 3]
Close to you
Tangled up in hair
Fresh stigma looks
Shall I take you with me
And it is cold
Ruby eyes in the fog
It is me
[Bridge]
And you are just like them all
Stained by the names of fathers
I'm greeting my downward fall
Leaving the throes to others
The line, "Locked on the pinnacle" is so amazingly delivered, it's one of my favorite moments of Opeth and possibly my favorite moment in music as a whole
2:01 one my favorite metal riffs. So headbangy
I was just about to write the same thing! My second favorite riff on the album (only second to the ridiculous riff from 2:14-2:41 in The Leper Affinity).
1:17 is waaay more headbangy imo
I mean, that riff is pretty sweet too (and transitions into the 2:01 riff beautifully). This album contains such an incredible wealth of awesome riffs! Rock on!
i think its my favourite riff !
@@toprak3479 I find my head swings side to side there
2:56
My favorite Opeth lyric: Fuck!
Lol
Not what he says but i can see why you thought it was
the solo at 7:31 is unreal... like actually unreal!!! 5 years later and i still fucking get extreme goosebumps when i hear it
Still fucking unreal
Yep
YES
That's Peter Lindgren
It has made me weep while driving, it's that fucking good
The way the guitar and the percussion are at odds with each other yet completely interconnected until the chorus or whatever song structure it is when they start syncing together is really cool, gives me gentle giant vibes for some reason
2:33 that galloping guitar
beautiful
The growls starting at 4:06 are incredible
Most underrated of BWP. It kicks they harmonize while rocking instead of a slow harmony
IMO this is the best song on the album. And this is genuinely an amazing album that has stood the test of time
The ending is like a nice sunset.
Over Blackwater Park? ;)
@@KinkyOnkel33 But I thought the sun never sets over Blackwater Park? ;)
@@jcdenton616 Are you sure it doesn't set forever? ;)
@@KinkyOnkel33 Oh yeah.. my bad! lol
@@jcdenton616 That's cool. You've gained my respect just from knowing the song and the band :).
1:16 is where the magic begins.
I'd argue it starts at 0:00 :P
@@kevinbartolen5881 true that. \m/
1:16 150 replays later, this riff still gives me goosebumps
It's fucking phenomenal, isn't it? 200% metal.
@@jasonashley9853 abso fukin lutely
this album is sick as helll
man I just love the way he says "ENOUGH OF THIS" at 4:13
The last 2 minutes or so of this song is among the best that Opeth has ever written. True work of art.
At 1:17 the most underrated riff
Is not underrated at all
Sounds like old school Celtic Frost
That riff absolutely murders me everytime I hear it
3:00 this riff is the heart of this song.
The scream on "by the window" is still to this days one of the highest vocal moments from Mikael and one that never fails to get a metal face reaction from me. Pure gold
Every song blows me away everytime its like the first time.
this is insane and will always be one of the greatest musical creations of humanity
that classical solo alongside with that groovy rhythm at the end, phenomenal!
Outro is so good
Its one thing to feel a song, and another to be immersed, aand they know just how to do that. For me, i can see the music, imagine the settings feel the emotions, i become immersed. The day i lose that ability will be my dirge.
Lost in Vegas brought me here, I had never heard of them. They are extremely talanted
If you haven't already, listen to Watershed. That album shows every side of Opeth.
I went for a run this morning and listened to to whole album, yes it does have a little of everything. Very good and enjoyable, some of the music reminded me of Jethro tull and they seem to have a little Spanish influence too. An all round talented team. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@neilmac4730 No problem, glad you enjoyed it, and I totally see the jethro tull influence.
oh you have no idea my man.
3:41 "Fear me when we meet" makes me obsessed with this song
I mean I truly love the entire song, but these particular 5 seconds are literally stuck in my mind, i can't imagine that a human being can produce these sounds, it sounds like a fucking demon and I love it !
fav song from BP
Gabriel Motos All of them are great, I can't decide
And most underrated
@Jared Ellis What about Blackwater Park?
@Jared Ellis nah, it's still really fucking heavy but The Leper Affinity and Blackwater Park are still heavier and better as a whole in my opinion
My favorite Opeth song, period. I'm into heavier though and the growls are insane.
That riff at 1:16 is nasty!
The solo starting @4:25 has those Still Life vibes
best album ever for me ok ? \m/
Alright
Opeth, Rush and DT forever \m/
Agreed, although DTs output has waned a bit imo
Opeth, Rush and 90s DT forever \m/
Some of the sections literally sound like something from DT
This song got me into Opeth bigly. Saw them in Vegas. Epic
That part at 3:00 is so damn filthy
What a masterpiece!! So underrated..
6:55 onward.. That part just feels transcending, the harmony right before one of the grooviest yet most heaviest things I have heard in prog. Opeth's fucking genius!
My duuude,this is fire.
This guitar ringing harmonics of the lead at 5:01 is insane, one of the most beautiful sounds within a guitar solo that I have heard for a long time
They literally faded that in perfectly
"The Funeral Portrait" is quite an amazing and mighty song! Can't stop headbanging to it. Such great drums, guitar, vocals and lyrics. A real masterpiece. Besides the amazing intro riff, I'd highlight the following sections:
1:14 - I can't resist the vicious headbanging;
1:59 - Powerful section;
3:00 - How great is that?
3:51 - Precious interlude;
4:06 - Just amazing;
4:28 - A moment of pure joy with this guitar solo;
4:58 - Impossible not love this. Extremely intense;
5:12 - Great progression;
5:28 - Nice reprise of the main riff;
6:20 - One of the most beautiful sections in Opeth's history begins;
6:33 - Divine interlude. Outstanding bassline;
6:48 - Remarkable lyrics;
7:17 - Precious! Reminds me of the beginning of a sunset;
7:32 - Absolutely gorgeous kind of symphonic electric guitar solo outro riff.
I mean this might have the best collection of riffs in any metal track ever. How this is a lesser considered or appreciated tune on this album is beyond me
1:11 "Booby Eyes In the Funk"
Lmfao
Most acessible song for when you want to have a break and visit Opeth. And that's as good as you can be.
I don’t know about that. Sorceress is pretty bad ass.
@@DonTheMoron716 I believe this the one to perfectly embody them with what they overall do.
what a masterpiece
AWESOME, GREAT, TERRIFIC, I can't even describe how good is this song, litterally outstanding!
I put this up there with To Bid You Farewell, Deliverance, and Demon of the Fall.
Saw a comment that expressed exactly how I feel, turns out it was my own. Upvoted that son of a bitch
Biking home from work every day for like a year this was what started the trip
0:30 Sounds like Another Day's Dream Theater before woaaaaahaahaaaaaaaaa and guitar solos
Uma das minhas músicas favoritas de toda a discografia de Opeth
My favorite song of this amazing album ❤
Antes eran mi banda favorita, ahora con el gran cambio que tuvieron siguen siendolo
Comenzando el año 2000 más o menos los escuche por primera vez, pero fue asta que escuche el álbum damnation que me quede con esta banda son de lo mejor.
Listening to this makes me think of being out in the bayou of Louisiana at night
i just discovered this song ! im in love!!!
That mid-section solo is unholy
1:17 😵💫
6:34
It's such a shame that this song has less than 10k views, and its from the official channel :/
There's other uploads of the song that have 100's of thousands of views.
It's because the official upload was too late to the party.
How does 131k views sound?
Those last 3 minutes get increasingly more convincing...
"Close to you
Tangled up in hair
Fresh stigma looks
Shall I take you with me
And it is cold
Ruby eyes in the fog
It is me"
When you wake up in bed with Mikael Åkerfeldt after a strange and wild night
People who think growling is not music, I can't see them passionate about anything because clearly they don't understand music.
you still need to be initiated to growling to really appreciate it
Havia me esquecido do quão boa é essa música
I never used to appreciate this song with the rest of the album until I learned it on guitar. It's so intense!!
I feel like if this was on a different album, I’d like it a whole lot more. It’s an excellent song, but I think I might have liked it more with Deliverance of Ghost Reveries.
Interesting take. Ive thought that about a couple of their songs, but not this one
I´ve always though about this song as if it was writted for the Ghost Reveries album. It has a Baying Of The Hounds or The Grand Conjuration vibe to it.
The second iteration of "And you are just like them all" towards the end sounds like "And you would destroy them all" everytime I hear it, I don't know why I hear it that way at all and especially so on the second time. Interesting I suppose?
Opeth is CONSISTENT
Music, lyrics, visuals... Marc Chagall at his most hopeful.
"Idle hands given another try
So you wait and you savour the moment
Outside the canvas turned white
Ruby eyes in the fog"... 😈
Uma viagem no tempo-espaço
@7:17 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
The main riff sounds like dream theater another day at 2:57
The first main riff reminds me of Learning to Live instead.
It is my funeral song.
Esto debería tener muchas más visitas
Anyone else think this is the only Opeth song with dueling solos?
3 years late, but... No. There's plenty, even in the early days (Forest of October, f.e.), but the best is on Burden.
Maravilhoso ❤
OPETH \m/
🎶
6:48 God fucking damn man
Temón!
🎶🔥🎶
6:34 🩷
Chingona rola
that “window” at the start was guttural as fuck
0:30 Learning To Live by Dream Theater?
Damn close, aint it???
EW GAY THEATRE WTF!!!??? (What The Floppa)
@@geekgodofdeath6634Listen to Six Degrees CD 1, Train of Thought and Systematic Chaos... Dream Theater know how to sound heavy...
Mikael, MM, whoever sees this. Did you see the 300 video on this song? It would bring comfort to me and me brethren to just confirm you've seen it. It could be shit, i dunno. But i think it's a great combo. What say u? - Fan since 2001, pleading for whatever.
🤘🏼❤️🤘🏼
12/8
o my god, this is like see a jazz show and then, appears satan :D
Bu tonlarl hangi söz analtlrr....
Great track! Anyone who feel that the riff sounds like chinatown by thin Lizzy?
Need to work out and practice katas to this music.
Critically low amount of likes. What gives??